LIFESTYLE and REVIEWS by MOMMY RUBY

Uncovering the Myths Surrounding Internet Security

February 21, 2013

Very few people do not have access to the Internet, which has made it the ideal platform for myths and scare stories to be produced. However, these stories have ensured that Internet users remain vigilant, and install the latest security packages to protect their data. Whatever you have been told in the past, or choose to believe, there will always be an element of truth.

Many people are sceptical about the level of threat which is on the Internet; however, the moment you tap into any website, you are putting yourself at risk. You will be amazed at the high numbers of threats which are currently present, including identity theft, phishing scams, Malware and Spyware. All of which can make your life a misery, stealing the data directly from your computer, putting everything at risk.

Many of these threats are designed by professionals, who spend hours designing ways to infiltrate your system. This is why you need to ensure that you have the correct security system in place, and teach everyone in the family how to be safe. Many homes have a computer that everyone uses, which is the one that is most open to abuse.

You need to teach your children how to browse safely, and never disclose any personal information through the Internet. A combination of commonsense and using the best SFTP server will help to keep you and your family safe. Monitoring what websites are used, and placing parental controls can help, but security is essential.

There are a number of different security packages, which will promise you different things to keep your system secure. However, you need to choose the best one for your needs, and family situation. Some packages are designed for home businesses and others for families that browse a number of websites.

If you allow your children to use the Internet unsupervised, you may never know what they are searching. This is why you must have guidelines, and if possible choose security that has parental controls. You will be able to select a package that protects your family, and ensures that your children do not allow your personal data to be at risk.

There are many very clever hackers that will build websites which look identical to the original ones, and some people simply cannot tell the difference. You should never click on a link or website unless you are 100% sure that it is safe and secure. However, many children are unaware of this and can open pages that will cause issues and problems.

You may be worried about letting your children loose on the Internet, but it is a safe place that is excellent for learning and development. As parents, you need to understand the dangers so that you can explain them to your children. Technology is amazing, and we should all embrace it, and never dismiss the idea.